Leave no Woman behind - The Ski and Tea training group

Years ago a small band of women in the Hayward area formed what became the Ski and Tea training group. Since then it has grown to include hundreds of women who support each other year-round and in various ways. First and foremost, it creates a community. Every Friday they gather in groups from a few to fifty to ski, run, bike, listen to a speaker, or just workout according the day's plan.

In this episode (the first of two parts) we speak to Connie Meek, Sue Scheer, Alyson Chapman, and Nancy Bauer. They explain the purpose of the group, their own personal Birkie experiences and how meaningful the Ski and Tea group has been in their lives.

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Welcome to the Birch Legacies podcast. We are sharing stories celebrating the motivation, the perserverence, and the lifestyle choices necessary to reach the status of Birchlegger - that is, skiers who have completed 20 or more Birkies, Korteloppets, or a combination of both. We would love to hear from Birchleggers young and old (that's you!) who have a story to tell about what keeps them coming back year after year. 

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